Apartment Checklist for Us Poor People
I recently reblogged this post and saw where someone asked for a poor people’s version, so here it is!
CLEANING
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
All-purpose cleaner
Hand soap you can use your dish soap
Broom
Mop
Wash cloths / rags
Vacuum not necessary if you don’t have carpet or you can just sweep the carpet
Dustpan
Lint roller have pets? Not really necessary if you don’t, if you’re in a crunch, use any tape
Sponges you can use your rags and a little elbow grease
KITCHENWARE
Plates
Bowls
Spoons
Forks
Knives
Glasses
Mugs you need two different types of drinking glasses? Nah.
Tongs you aren’t running a restaurant
Spatula
Plastic wrap never used this in my life
Ziplock baggies I’m sure you have tupperware
Garbage bags
Paper towel just use an actual rag
Tupperware
Ice tray
Oven mitts
Potato peeler never needed this, use a knife
Mixing bowls use a regular bowl
Frying pan
Pot
Baking sheet
Whisk use a spoon/fork
Stirring spoons / ladles again, use a spoon
Tea infuser ball what is this???
Measuring cups
Strainer
Cutting board
Coffee maker not necessary if you don’t drink coffee
Kettle I’m assuming this is for tea? You can use a regular pot to boil the bags in
Toaster put your toast on that baking sheet and stick it in the oven
Magnets
Dry erase markers
Sticky notes
Microwave
Wire sponge use your dish rags
Trash bin
Recycling bin
Rubber gloves
Silverware organizer
Measuring spoons
Aluminum foil
Wax paper you’ve got aluminum foil, it does the same thing
Can opener
Bottle opener not necessary if you don’t drink
Containers for salt, sugar, flour, etc. use the bags/containers they come in
LIVINGROOM
Sofa
Rocking chair (you know you want one)
Loveseat you really only need like one thing to sit on
Coasters
Blankets
Throw pillows
Coffee table
Book shelves only if you have a lot of books is this necessary
TV Netflix/hulu on phone, computer, etc.
TV stand
Floor lamp only need if you don’t have an overhead light
End table
Stereo system / radio none of this is super important and it can wait
BEDROOM
Mattress
Box spring
Bed frame I personally love the mattress on the floor look
Linens how are these different from sheets??
Sheets
Comforter
Hangers
Laundry hamper put your dirty clothes in the washer / only necessary if you do your laundry outside of your apartment
Trash bin just hang a Walmart bag on your doorknob
Curtains the windows should come with blinds
Pillows you only need enough for you and your partner if you have one
Pillow cases
Night table get like one or two of those $1 plastic locker crate things and stack them beside your bed and there ya go
Alarm clock Who doesn’t just use their phone?
Lamp only necessary if you don’t have on overhead light
Dresser only necessary if all of your clothes don’t fit in your closet / put undergarments in those same little locker crates
Coat rack
Desk / vanity
Comfy chairs
DININGROOM
Dining table just get those little tv dinner trays/tables from Walmart and eat on the couch
Minimum of 2 chairs
Coasters
Placemat
Tablecloth
Tea lights /candles and candle holders
BATHROOM
Face clothes
Soap bar
Body wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Tissues use toilet paper
Toilet paper
Plunger
Toilet cleaner
Cold, flu, pain, and allergy meds
Hydrogen peroxide
Antibacterial ointment
First-Aid kit
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Band-aids
Shower rod
Shower curtain
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
Period products
Bathmat step on a towel
Air freshener
Trash bin
Towel rod use the shower rod
Towels
MISCELLANEOUS
Elastic bands
Stapler
Stables
Paper clips
Needles and thread only necessary if you repair/customize your own clothes
AA / AAA batteries
Light bulbs
Extension cords
Scotch tape
Duct tape
Shovel
Rake (if you have a yard)
Stain remover
Jar of quarters for laundry mat
Screw drivers
Hammer
Nails
Sticky tack
Screws
Box cutter / X-acto
Pliers
Wrench
Pens
Paper
Pencils
Pencil sharpener
Eraser
Welcome matt
Shoe rack
Coat rack
Flashlight
Flashlight batteries
Watch batteries
Rechargeable batteries and charger
Safe place to discard dead batteries
Candles
Matches
Lighter
Mini travel fans
Real fans
Emergency Survival kit
Fire extinguisher
Landline phone
Window air conditioner
Carbon monoxide alarm should be provided by your landlord
Fire alarm ^^^
FOOD STUFF
Mustard
Ketchup
Mayo
Salt
Pepper
Baking soda
Flour
Eggs
Milk
Bread
Olive oil
Tea
Jam
Peanut-butter
Coffee grounds
Cereal
Rice
Pasta
Vegetable soup
Tomato sauce
Frozen vegetables
Crackers
Chickpeas / lentils
Apples
Oranges
Granola bars
Juice
Hot chocolate mix
Frozen meats
get what you’re going to eat/use
